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We’re Salix and we’re on a mission to help save the planet. We enable and inspire organisations in the public and private sectors to achieve their ambitious net zero targets and create better places to live and work.
We deliver government funding schemes to support councils, schools, housing associations, hospitals and universities boost their energy efficiency, reduce their impact on the environment, save money and remove households from fuel poverty.
We work with the UK government and the devolved administrations in Scotland and Wales. As well as managing the funding schemes, we provide professional advice, expertise, and support to grant recipients throughout all stages of their projects.
If you’re looking to be part of a forward-thinking team actively shaping a greener future, we want to hear from you!
About the Role
Join Salix in our mission to enable and inspire organizations to achieve net zero and create better places to live and work. As a Junior Procurement Officer at Salix, you'll play a key role in supporting the internal function.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure effective communication and engagement with stakeholders and partners (including external suppliers).
* Support the Procurement Manager in project management and longer-term procurement strategy when required.
* Complete the end-to-end process for the purchase of low-value procurements.
* Use your knowledge or expertise, or desktop research to ensure you understand the product or service you are buying.
* Work collaboratively with team members to develop tender documents.
* Understand how social value might be secured through procurement efforts.
* Ensure that specifications and outcomes are expressed in a meaningful way.
* Ensure compliance with all legal requirements and policies, aligned with organisational and departmental strategy.
* Assist stakeholders and partners in managing risk throughout the procurement process to ensure compliance with each activity.
* Stay aware of relevant policy, best practices, and legislative changes, including the Procurement Act 2023.
* Use e-procurement tools as required by the procurement team.
Skills & Experience
* 2+ years' experience in a Procurement role, ideally within the public sector.
* Experience in developing written statements of requirements, which might contain technical or commercial requirements.
* Base knowledge of the procurement process and the key aspects required.
* Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 legislation (desired).
* Ability to build and maintain productive relationships, including those with key stakeholders and external organisations.
* Experience working in a structured or project-based environment.
* Strong skills in producing written and verbal summaries, including reports with a compelling narrative.
* Previous experience in areas requiring financial literacy, numeracy, or analysis.
* Proven ability to develop good relationships with all levels of stakeholders.
* Understanding of risk management when handling multiple risks and stakeholders.
* Proficient in the MS Office suite.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
What We Offer
* 28 days annual leave.
* Contributory pension scheme.
* Public transport support.
* Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
* Supported training and development budget.
Salix encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation where different perspectives are valued.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Purchasing and General Business
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